BYD's First Dedicated NEV Carrier Delivers 1,500 Vehicles to the Philippines - CleanTechnica

BYD has launched its first dedicated new energy vehicle (NEV) carrier, the BYD Zhengzhou, which recently delivered 1,500 NEVs to the Philippines. This roll-on/roll-off vessel, the first of an eight-ship fleet, measures nearly 200 meters in length and can transport up to 7,000 NEVs per trip. It features a dual-fuel propulsion system using liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing emissions by over 30%, aligning with BYD’s mission to combat climate change. The delivery to the Philippines marks the start of the vessel’s Asia-Pacific route, with subsequent stops in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, underscoring the region’s growing importance for NEV adoption. BYD’s presence in the Philippines has expanded significantly, with 4,780 NEVs sold in 2024. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), particularly the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, have been especially popular